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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.54, 415.99 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.54, 415.99 and 115.27 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.54 : 415.99 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.54/415.99 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.54x = 415.99 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.54x = 47,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,951.17/277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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